What happened to the Jews in 387 AD?

• Destruction

  Destruction of a Rome synagogue during anti-Jewish tumult

  During the reign of Maximus, a riot against the Jews broke out in Rome and one synagogue was completely destroyed.

  By

  Bishops Philaster and Ambrose and local mobs

  Where

  Rome, Lazio, Italy

  3 sources

  • Jewish Encyclopedia (1906): Rome (opens in a new tab)
  • Encyclopaedia Judaica: Italy (opens in a new tab)
  • Encyclopaedia Judaica: Rome (opens in a new tab)

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